Yogadevotion offers new session

Yogadevotion, now in its 12th year in Forest Lake, will begin a new session on Jan. 7 at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 9300 Scandia Trail N., Forest Lake.
Yogadevotion promotes strength, flexibility, and peace in body, mind, and spirit through weekly Saturday morning devotional sessions. Carrin Mahmood, certified and experienced Yogadevotional instructor, leads the hour-long sessions. Women and men of all ages are invited to participate and enjoy this meditation time while enjoying the benefits of yoga. No previous experience is needed as basic yoga will be taught.broadstreet.zone(48036);
The six-week session will run through April 8. The cost is $48, and classes will be held in the Lakeside room at Hosanna, from 9 to 10 a.m. To register, contact Kathy Okeson, tv69oke@aol.com, or 651-464-5422. Payment due by Feb. 26.

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Selection, advice and consent

Greg Galler
Guest Columnist
President Donald Trump recently announced his nomination of federal appeals court Judge Neil Gorsuch to the vacant seat on the United States Supreme Court. However, before Judge Gorsuch can become a member of the Court, he must first be approved by the United States Senate pursuant to its authority known as “advice and consent.” How does this process work?broadstreet.zone(48036);
First, note that there are three levels to the federal court system, and all federal judges have lifetime appointments. The district court, where trials occur, is where the vast majority of cases begin. Any party unhappy with a district court decision can appeal to the circuit court of appeals. There are 13 courts of appeals. Finally, there is the U.S. Supreme Court, with its nine judges. It is the final stop in the federal system. Famed Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes once noted, “We’re not final because we’re infallible; we’re infallible

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